A twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert, this no bake chocolate pecan pie features three layers of chocolate goodness and a very generous amount of pecan pie filling. Everyone will rave about it! I’m one of those people who wait until last minute to start planning their holiday meal. Yes, I have an idea weeks…

No mixer needed to make this incredibly soft blueberry bread loaded with fresh blueberries and crunchy pecans. Perfect to snack on along with a cup of coffee or tea. Have you ever wondered how many blueberries you can add to one loaf of blueberry bread made in a 9X5″ loaf pan? I haven’t until recently and…

Easy to make no bake smores cheesecake features layers of decadent buttery crust, rich chocolate ganache, airy marshmallow cheesecake filling and a second layer of chocolate ganache. One bite and you’re in love! Happy National Cheesecake Day!! Cheesecake Day is one of the top 5 days I celebrate every year, along with my birthday, my…

Grilled garlic and herb pork loin with peach salsa is an effortless dinner meal for all those busy weeknights. With only 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll be making this over and over again! Summer has a reputation as the slow season. The time of the year when we relax more, we go on family vacations,…

Oreo crust, silky and airy chocolate filling and finished with chopped candy, this no bake Nutella Snickers pie is perfect for hot summer days! Have you noticed how easily we change our mind? Few months ago I could not wait for the summer to come. I was longing light dresses, flip flops, reading by the…

Chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors are bursting in this homemade almond joy iced coffee. Your favorite candy bar now in a refreshing coffee drink. A couple of weeks ago I received an email about two new iced coffee flavors just about to hit the coffee shops. I did a happy dance while reading the email…

Rich chocolate flavor, refreshing orange flavor, and airy frosting make these soft and tender orange chocolate cream cheese cookies hard to resist. Last year, at a Christmas cookie swap I received a dozen of orange shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate. Since one of my favorite guilt-free Christmas treat is candied orange zest dipped in dark chocolate…

Give your wallet a break and make yourself a smores iced coffee every time you crave it. Summer’s favorite flavor without all the sticky mess. My love for coffee shop coffee has been mentioned quite a few times on the blog. It’s my love/hate relationship. As much as I love it, I simply can not…

Flavorful and delicious, this one pot chicken thighs and fresh vegetables made with simple ingredients creates a meal that kids and adults will love. There are only a few things I miss about living in Romania. Walking distance to a farmers market opened 7 days a week is one of them. I grew up watching…

Only THREE ingredients needed to make this light, protein-packed vanilla peanut butter dip! Use it to dip fresh fruit, veggie sticks, pretzels, and more. SO peanut-buttery and SO delicious!! Tiffany has been playing sports since she was 4 and a half. For the last two years, she has been playing soccer both in the fall…

All you need is a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of your time to make these chewy peanut butter bars topped with a layer of caramel and chocolate ganache. A delicious homemade version of the Whatchamacallit bars! It has come to my attention you love candy bars! The first copycat candy bars I made…

Layers of buttery graham cracker crust, milk chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and chewy chocolate rice krispies, these smores bars will quickly become a summer favorite! The temps have reached 90s, the kids are out of school and the pools are finally opened! It’s summer!!! And you know what else? It’s s’mores time! Summer and s’mores are just…

Hi there! I'm Roxana. I have a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust. I make midweek meals exciting by sharing approachable recipes, both sweet and savory, that taste completely sinful. Read More →

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